dang it..talk about worst luck.
my 2nd attempt on installing the rear window louvers flops.
I installed the brackets last night and it ended up raining overnight,the brackets got loose and
the adhesive was moist to the touch.I took them all off being careful not to bend the brackets
themselves,wiped off any water and placed them on plastic zip lock bags then cut around
them to preserve whatever stickiness is left over.
my question is,after they dry off do you all think I will be able to reuse them? or did the water
absorb into it and ruin it?
they still feel kinda sticky to the touch,I think that once the water dries up it should be fine??
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Clean car and parts
Wipe car and parts with 100% rubbing alcohol
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to part(bracket) and allow to dry for more that 60 seconds
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to car and allow to dry
Apply NEW 3M double sided tape to part
Press part to car and maintain a steady even pressure for 60 seconds
Do not drive car or expose it to temperature extremes for 48 hours
And don't try putting it on in direst sunlight either.
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Bucephalus
'07 Alloy Metallic Mustang GT
Brenspeed JLT CAI
Eibach Pro kit
20" Silver Foose Nitrous Wheels
Motive 4.10s
Clean car and parts
Wipe car and parts with 100% rubbing alcohol
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to part(bracket) and allow to dry for more that 60 seconds
Apply 3M adhesion promoter to car and allow to dry
Apply NEW 3M double sided tape to part
Press part to car and maintain a steady even pressure for 60 seconds
Do not drive car or expose it to temperature extremes for 48 hours
And don't try putting it on in direst sunlight either.
I did all of the above EXCEPT for not driving the car for 48 hours. I drove the car 2 hours later and I've had my louvers on for 2 years with NO issues. Just an FYI
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07 GT - A/T Steeda Intke - H/F Elbow, SCT 2 - 93 Oct FR 3.73s, Steeda UDP, Steeda CMCV deletes MAC Catback, ARH L/Ts & O/R H, JDM Catch-can BMR LCAs, PH Rod & Brace, Rr. Sway Bar
Do I remove the old 3m or would putting a new layer directly on top of the old one be okay?
I would remove all traces of any old tape. Not only can it interfere with adhesion, but it will probably also be in the way and not allow you to mount the brackets flush to the car. If you're going to do it, do it right.
I have used laquer thinner to remove old tape, but some people feel this chemical is too harsh. I didn't have any problems at all though. You can get some 3M stuff from Home Depot though that is made specifically to take it off. I forget the name but it's in the paint dept.
Styles...
I didn't officially wait 48 hours either. I also put a spoiler on my friend's car (Foose ducktail) and I had it on a little crooked....and even after 5 seconds on the car, it was damn near IMPOSSIBLE to get back off. I made it work though.
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Bucephalus
'07 Alloy Metallic Mustang GT
Brenspeed JLT CAI
Eibach Pro kit
20" Silver Foose Nitrous Wheels
Motive 4.10s
Do I remove the old 3m or would putting a new layer directly on top of the old one be okay?
I would remove all traces of any old tape. Not only can it interfere with adhesion, but it will probably also be in the way and not allow you to mount the brackets flush to the car. If you're going to do it, do it right.
I have used laquer thinner to remove old tape, but some people feel this chemical is too harsh. I didn't have any problems at all though. You can get some 3M stuff from Home Depot though that is made specifically to take it off. I forget the name but it's in the paint dept.
Styles...
I didn't officially wait 48 hours either. I also put a spoiler on my friend's car (Foose ducktail) and I had it on a little crooked....and even after 5 seconds on the car, it was damn near IMPOSSIBLE to get back off. I made it work though.
I put my gt500 spoiler on, 3-4 hours later I was driving the car at 70+ and even took it threw the delta sonic car wash. Guess I was just asking for trouble but so far so good, everything is still solid as a rock.
If they're Astra-Hammond louvers, call them and they'll ship you allnew hardware free.
Follow the directions to the letter. Surface prep is major as is the 24 hour cure time with NO DRIVING.
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Rick 07 GT Prem: Alloy, MT, 3.55's, Steeda CAI/Xcal2 w/Brenspeed 87, 89 & 93 tunes, FRPP Stingers, 275/40/18 Goodyear Eagle F1 All-seasons on SVT 2007 Cobras (OE GT500's)
14" shorty, Wheelskin side scoops & qtr window louvers, A-H rear window louvers, SHR honeycomb blackout panel, Sequentials, big black dog in the back seat
I applied a healthy dosage of adhesive premotor onto the rear window where I put the brackets.
I then applied clear sealent around all the edges to weather proof it..24 hours later and they stuck!
it's been about a week or so since I had put them on an they seem to be holding on strong.
The adhesive premotor and sealent also seems to help out alot as well.
3m tape on rear louver brackets
